Manufacturing Engineer

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations group, in which you’ll be a strong contributing member in our collaborative environment. You’ll find a good amount of autonomy here, as well as a hard-working group that contributes to Banner’s ongoing success and continuing growth.  In this role, you will be working to improve the manufacturing process to reduce waste and improve Banner’s product quality. 

This position reports to the Sr Manager of Quality & Engineering 

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as: 

• Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption 

What You’ll Be Doing  

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects 

• Initiate quality alerts, stock checks, stop work orders, line support, engineering, and corrective action requests. 

• Quality-based customer support for Production and the Business units. 

• Work closely with operators and technicians on the factory floor to understand process challenges and implement practical, sustainable improvements 

• Critically analyze new product concepts and provide constructive feedback for assembly requirements and constraints 

• Manage improvement projects related to issues found in product returns 

• Analyze inspection data for nonconforming products from external suppliers to determine disposition. 

• Collaborate with NPD and Plant Engineering at each of our facilities to reduce waste, operational errors, and improve overall product quality. 

• Other relevant duties as assigned. 

What You Bring to the Table  

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities. 

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field) 

• 0 to 5 years of engineering experience; new grads are encouraged to apply 

• Strong applied statistical skills to analyze manufacturing data, identify process variation, and drive continuous improvement 

• Demonstrated knowledge of quality and continuous improvement methodologies including experience with 8D and Root Cause Analysis 

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel 

• This position is based in our headquarters facility in Plymouth, MN, with frequent travel and collaboration with our facility in Brooklyn Park. Occasional (approximately 5%) travel to manufacturing sites in South Dakota and Mexico. 

• Proven problem-solving skills for diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization 

Preferred 

• Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) 

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, machining, and stamping 

• Familiarity with one or more of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, data-driven analysis and decision-making 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities  

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

What to Expect at Work 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities. 

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day. 

• Continuous movement, walking, or standing. 

• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods 

• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment. 

• Communicate with others frequently. 

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. 

• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed. 

• Ability to travel by car/airplane to factory sites occasionally (5%) 

Working Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Corporate office and factory environments – indoor and climate-controlled 

• Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization—including entry-level staff, senior leadership, clients, or vendors. 

• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas. 

• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection) 

• Standard hours Monday through Friday; occasional overtime or travel may be required 

• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations. 

• A dynamic, work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. 

Core Values 

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day 

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry. 

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; 

it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.